Rain

Cinema, to me, is the strongest it has ever been. Never before have so many filmmakers from around the globe be able to express themselves and tell great, imaginative, and informing stories and release them for the world to see. There are no barriers, no gray area; nothing preventing us from experiencing new stories and cultures. As an American filmmaker, it is so crucial for me to create an American film: not just a film that takes place in America, but a film the puts America as its very subject and shine a light on its strongest and weakest characteristics. A film that can be seen as a great film, but also a time stamp of the era that it was created it.

Rain is about the current struggles in American life: mental illness, and the justification of using violence against another human being.The film comments on these issues in every frame of the film, from its bleak, melancholic cinematography to the psychology of the two main characters. The subtle hints are littered throughout, waiting for someone who wants to find it can dig deep.Though this film may appear to be completely pessimistic about America’s future, it isn't. One of the characteristics of the film is its perseverance to move forward, regardless of its outcome, something that America has been doing for centuries. While we may not be in an ideal state, we as a nation can work together to overcome the treatment of every American and help create a better America.

After almost a full year, I’m so happy to finally show you all Rain. My amazing cast and crew worked incredibly hard to create this, and I hope this film will entertain and move you all upon its end. Nothing makes me happier than hearing that someone had a great time at the movies, and I was the one responsible for it.